Russian drones, missiles pound Ukraine ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting

Russia attacked Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine with hundreds of missiles and drones, ahead of what President Zelenskyy said would be a crucial meeting with President Trump to work out a plan to end the war.

Zelenskyy cast the vast overnight attack, which he said involved about 500 drones and 40 missiles and which knocked out power and heat in parts of the capital, as Russia’s response to the ongoing peace efforts brokered by Washington.

The Ukrainian leader has said the talks in Florida would focus on security guarantees and territorial control once fighting ends.